Official Name: | Ban Xang Khong |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Laos |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Luang Prabang |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Timezone: | Laos Standard Time |
Utc Offset: | +7 |
Coordinates: | 19.8808°N 102.1994°W |
Ban Xang Khong or Ban Sang Khong is a village in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. It is located about east of Luang Prabang. The Lue peoples of this village are noted in particular for their arts and crafts.[1] The locals are adept at making traditional Saa paper, which is made from mulberry trees.[2] [3] There are several bamboo bridges in the area, and the village can be approached on foot from Luang Prabang.